Northbrook, IL vs Provo, UT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Northbrook
77.2
#269 nationally
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Northbrook leads in median household income ($150,236 vs $62,891). Northbrook leads in walk score (83 vs 44). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northbrook, IL | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#269) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 33,977 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $718,284 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $150,236 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+39.8 |
C+
77.2 Score
Northbrook, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$718,284
Population
33,977
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
83
Midwest
View Northbrook, IL →
C
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
View Provo, UT →
Try a different matchup
Swap Northbrook for: